Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to shine on, to illuminate.
  2. to compare (with), to refer to.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
照らす てらす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

illuminate, shine, compare
て.る ショウ てる (4th, N2)
shining, bright
ショウ あき あきら (3rd, N1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
seduce, call, send for
ショウ め.す (7th, N2)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
fire, fire radical (no. 86)
ヒョウ カ